Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2016 to 06/30/2016
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
Western Area Power
Administration Right-of-Way
Maintenance and
Reauthorization Project
- Special use management
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/27/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 01/2015
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
Christopher Wehrli
303-275-5107
clwehrli@fs.fed.us
Description: Update vegetation management activities along 278 miles of transmission lines located on NFS lands in Colorado,
Nebraska, and Utah. These activities are intended to protect the transmission lines by managing for stable, low
growth vegetation.
Location:
UNIT - Ashley National Forest All Units, Grand Valley Ranger District, Norwood Ranger District, Yampa Ranger
District, Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Pine Ridge Ranger District, Sulphur Ranger District, East
Zone/Dillon Ranger District, Paonia Ranger District, Boulder Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District,
Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Salida Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District.
STATE - Colorado, Nebraska, Utah. COUNTY - Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson,
Lake, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montrose, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, Dawes, Daggett, Uintah. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Linear transmission lines located in Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska.
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Hillary Santana
970-945-3202
hsantana@fs.fed.us
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District
Five Year Recreation Event
Special Use Permit Issuance
- Special use management
CE
Description: Issuance of five year recreation event permits to authorize 11 recreation events to operate on the Aspen-Sopris
Ranger District. Events have been authorized in prior years under temporary permits. Events are running,
mountain bike, jeep, and ski.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48649
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/05/2016
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Events will occur within the Aspen-Sopris and Gunnison Ranger Districts (see individual event maps).
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Continental Divide National
Scenic Trail Addition
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
Niccole Mortenson
970-874-6616
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
N/A
EA
Description: Relocate approximately 32 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail off of Forest Service roads.
Proposed trail location is at or near the actual divide. Up to 3 trail heads will be constructed along the new section
of trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31283
Location:
Maroon Bells Snowmass
Wilderness special regulations
- Forest Order
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Saguache Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache.
LEGAL - Not Applicable. From Lujan Pass on the east to the LaGarita Wilderness on the west, Rio Grande and
GMUG National Forests.
Martha Moran
- Regulations, Directives,
Completed
Actual: 02/18/2016
02/2016
970-945-3312
Orders
mmoran@fs.fed.us
- Recreation management
Description: Two changes are proposed to the MBSW special regulations. Overnight visitors will be required to store all food,
garbage and other attractants in bear resistant containers & changing the campfire prohibition to everywhere
above 10,800 ft.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48580
Location:
UNIT - West Zone/Aspen Ranger District, West Zone/Sopris Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District. STATE Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Pitkin. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The entire Maroon Bells %u2013 Snowmass
Wilderness in Pitkin and Gunnison counties, Colorado.
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Tri-State Montrose-NuclaCahone Transmission
Improvement Project
- Special use management
EA
Description: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is proposing to rebuild the existing Montrose-NuclaCahone 115-kV transmission line to operate at 230-kV. The BLM is the lead agency and the Forest Service is a
cooperating agency.
Web Link: http://blm.gov/dvld
*UPDATED*
Location:
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/03/2015
Expected:06/2016
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District, Ouray Ranger District, Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. STATE - Colorado.
COUNTY - Dolores, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Existing Tri-State transmission
corridor on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnsion and San Juan National Forests, Southwestern Distrct
Bureau of Land Management and private lands.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
11/2016
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R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Forest)
Oil and Gas Leasing Revision
EIS
- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
Ryan Taylor
970-527-4131
rztaylor@fs.fed.us
N/A
Description: Revise 1993 Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Oil and Gas Leasing EIS decision to
address changed conditions, revised leasing stipulations, and land availability.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33481
Location:
Qwest Phone Lines
UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel. Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison
National Forests.
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
EIS
*UPDATED*
05/2016
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Grand
Mesa NF, Gunnison NF, Uncompaghre NF.
Scott Williams
06/2016
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
760-382-7371
- Vegetation management
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
scottwilliams@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
02/05/2016
- Fuels management
Description: 2/4/16 UPDATE: The Forest Service has released the Final EIS and draft decision. A legal notice will appear in the
Sentinel on Friday, February 5. A high-resolution map is available online at:
http://www.zyster.net/maps/gunf/sbeadmr/index.html
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42387
Location:
UNIT - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, San Miguel. LEGAL - Not Applicable. A
maximum of 120,000 acres of commercial and noncommercial treatments are proposed within defined Priority
Treatment Areas(PTAs); PTAs comprise a maximum of 207,600 acres in the Agency Preferred Alt.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Expected:04/2016
Description: Consolidate Qwest Permits with other districts on GMUG.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32095
Location:
Spruce Beetle Epidemic and
Aspen Decline Management
Response
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Axia Energy II, LLC, USA #116SC Well Pad Expansion
- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/07/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 03/2016
Expected:04/2016
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2016
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Expansion of existing USA #1-16SC well pad, drilling two new wells on the well pad, and construction/installation
of approximately 1.37 miles of buried natural gas and water lines along the Buzzard Divide Road (NFSR 265).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46118
Location:
Blanche Park Reservoir Dam
Rehabilitation
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Sections 16-18, T. 9 S.,
R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M. Sections 16-18, T. 9 S., R. 92 W., and Section 12, T. 9 S.,
R. 93 W., 6th P.M.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Issuance of short-term special use permit for rehabilitation of existing dam and construction of access route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=13530
Location:
Bonham Winter Trailhead
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 11 S., R.
94 W., 6th P.M. Approximately 12 miles northeast of Cedaredge, CO. near Park Reservoir.
- Recreation management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2016
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Project involves the improvement and/or possible relocation of the Bonham Winter Trailhead to increase parking,
improve traffic flow and address safety concerns.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49067
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.10S., R.94Wl, Section
31. Project is located on the north side of the Grand Mesa National Forest off of the Trickle Park Road, FDR#121,
approximately 1/8 mile above (south) of the Forest Boundary.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Cold Springs Ranger Station
Improvement
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2016
Expected:11/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2017
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Loren Paulson
970-242-8211- X4112
lpaulson@fs.fed.us
Description: Project is to make improvements and repairs on buildings and infrastructure associated with the Cold Springs
Ranger Station. Project involves upgrading the water system, installation of a solar system and a variety of
maintenance items on cabins.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49062
Location:
Collbran Development, Inc.,
Sewer Line Special Use Permit
Project Contact
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T.51N, R.16W., Section
32. Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a special use permit for an existing sewer line crossing the Collbran Job Corps Center lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43510
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 9 S., R. 95
W., 6th P.M. Collbran Job Corps Center, Collbran, Colorado.
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Colorado Public Broadcasting
Communication Use Lease
Amendment
- Special use management
CE
Description: Forest Service proposed to amend the existing communications use lease held by Colorado Public Broadcasting to
allow installation of a propane tank and back up generator at the Mesa Point Communications Site.
*UPDATED*
Location:
Enlargement of Monument No.
1 and Hunter Reservoirs
*UPDATED*
05/2016
In Progress:
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2005
Expected:08/2016
05/2017
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to enlarge existing reservoir.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9127
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Expected:05/2016
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Section 34, T. 13 S., R.
97 W., 6th P.M. Mesa Point Communication Site.
- Special use management
EIS
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 27, T.11S.,
R.93W, 6th P.M. Approximately 11 miles south of Vega Reservoir.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Gateway Canyon ResortOutfitter and Guide Permit
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/15/2016
Expected:05/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
05/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: Gateway Canyons Resort has requested a priority use permit to conduct outfitter and guide trips on specific Forest
system roads and trails on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Commercial activities proposed are day hikes,
fishing and jeep tours.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49061
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa, Montrose. LEGAL - Sixth M. 15S,
R102W, Section 7. Uncompahgre National Forest.
Linda Bledsoe
970-263-5802
lbledsoe@fs.fed.us
Grand Mesa Metropolitan
District #2 Special Use Permit
Reissuance
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
CE
Description: Reissuance of a special use permit for approximately 1500 feet of 6-inch pipeline to transport backwash water
from the water treatment facility at Powderhorn Ski Area to private property because of change in name of
operating entity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43511
*UPDATED*
Location:
Grand Mesa Nordic Council Biathlon Range
Completed
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Ryan Fricke
970-242-8211
rfricke@fs.fed.us
Description: Grand mesa Nordic Council seeks approval for Biathlon Range within the Skyway winter trail system. Range will
be placed on removable frame and include live ammunition resulting from a supervised range instructor. See
Project Leader for more info.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46169
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
01/2016
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - Section 30, T. 11 S., R.
96 W., 6th P.M. Near Powderhorn Ski Area.
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 01/13/2016
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T12S, R95W, Section2.
Grand Mesa National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Grand Valley Ranger DistrictFence Projects
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
- Recreation management
- Grazing management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:06/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - #1)Section 19, T51N, R
17W, & Sections 13&24, T51N, R18W. #2)Sections 9&16, T12S, R95W. #3) Section 25, T9S, R92W, Sections
30&31, T9S, R91W, Section 6, T10S, R91W. Fence 1-Blue Creek Allotment on the Uncompahgre; Fence 2-Ward
Creek Allotment on the Grand Mesa; Fence 3-Buzzard Allotment on the Grand Mesa.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/02/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Land ownership management
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/22/2016
Expected:03/2016
04/2016
Jason Armbruster
970-874-6675
jasonmarmbruster@fs.f
ed.us
Description: Hydrology research
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
07/2016
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta. LEGAL - Lat 38deg 59' 30" N
Long 108deg 03' 46" W. Grand Mesa National Forest, re-route is along the Greenwood trail between Little
Battlement Lake and the intersection of Greenwood trail and the north end of the Bull & Brown trail.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:06/2016
Description: Trail construction & repair. Due to high water existing trail has become difficult to negotiate; ATV users have
become stuck and have attempted to find a different route. Vegetated areas have suffered damage and denuded
areas have caused water issues
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48930
Location:
Hammond/CSU Grand Mesa
Hydrology Research Special
Use Permit
Monica Klingler
970-487-3535
maklingler@fs.fed.us
Description: 5.25 miles of fence will be constructed in 3 different locations on the Uncompahgre and Grand Mesa to improve
grazing management and /or reduce recreational conflicts. Cattle guards will be installed at fence crossings on
ATV trails and roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49082
Location:
Greenwood Trail Re-route
Project Contact
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. LEGAL - T. 12 S., R. 95 W.
See legal description.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
North Uncompahgre Trail
Development
- Recreation management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Grand Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Chris Foreman
970-263-5835
cforeman@fs.fed.us
Description: The Grand Valley Ranger District has received a proposal, including a map of proposed routes, from the Bookcliff
Rattlers Motorcycle club to add trail routes on the North End of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40778
Location:
Pine Mountain Fence
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. Project location will be on the
Northern part of the Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Valley Ranger District.
- Grazing management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Mike Surber
970-242-8211
msurber@fs.fed.us
Description: Pine Mountain Fence: Proposes to authorize construction of 1.0 miles of range fence for livestock management
purposes on the Uncompahgre National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31256
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Mesa. LEGAL - T51N, R102W, Sections
19 and 24, New Mexico PM. Uncompahgre National Forest.
Trickel Park Road Improvement - Road management
Project
Cancelled
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
Cindi Range
970-242-8211
crange@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-condition the surface of Trickel Park Road # 121 from Alexander Lake Lodge to the North Forest Boundary.
Includes one mile of new pavement from the intersection with FDR #123 to East Crag Crest Trailhead
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=8628
Location:
UNIT - Grand Valley Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Mesa. Grand Mesa National
Forest. Trickel Park Road # 121 from GM Visitor Center to North Forest Boundary near the town of Collbran.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
N/A
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
2015 Taylor Park Silvicultural
CE
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2015
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sections 11-14, 23-24
of T.14S, R82W, and Sections 18 and 19 of T.14S, R81W, 6th PM, Gunnison County, Colorado. Taylor Park.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec.10, T48N, R5E,
NMPM. Near Sargents, CO.
- Fuels management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/08/2016
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
Greg Austin
970-642-4402
gpaustin@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is part of a Public Lands/Private Lands partnership to reconstruct the old Baxter Gulch trail from near
the town of Crested Butte to an intersection with the Carbon Trail #436.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48747
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - T47 and 48N, R3E,
NMPM. Project area is south of Doyleville,CO on National Forest between Big Hill and Lion¿s Head.
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Pat Medina
970-641-0471
pmedina@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is to perform timber stand improvement and prescribed burning to improve range and wildlife habitat and
reduce natural fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34519
Location:
Baxter Gulch Trail #565
Bennie South
970-642-4412
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Access to private land near Sargents, CO
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38594
Location:
Barret
Art Haines
970-641-0471
ahaines@fs.fed.us
Description: Precommercial and commercial thinning, and sanitation of dwarf mistletoe infested lodgepole pine stands to
maintain acceptable growth rates and stand health on up to 250 acres. Project is in Taylor Park between
Cottonwood Pass Road and Willow Crk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46714
Location:
Alvarez Easement
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 15, 21, and 22,
T14S R86W. Approximately two miles south of Crested Butte, Colorado.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Crested Butte Mountain Resort
(CBMR) - Proposed Teo
Drainage & Summer Use
Improvements
- Recreation management
- Special use management
EIS
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/05/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2017
Expected:11/2017
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2018
Aaron Drendel
719-657-6019
adrendel@fs.fed.us
Description: CBMR has formally requested site-specific review and analysis under NEPA procedures for elements of the
Master Development Plan that was accepted by the Forest Service in 2013. See item 23 for more information.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46904
Location:
Cunningham Ditch
Reconstruction
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T13S, R86W, Sec 29,
30, 31, 25, 36. Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
CE
*UPDATED*
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW 1/4, Sec 11, T51N,
R2W, NMPM. Approx 12 miles northwest of Gunnison off NFSR 727.
Drew Stroberg
06/2016
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:04/2016
970-642-4445
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 10/30/2015
dstroberg@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Removal of dead and dying Engelmann Spruce trees killed by Spruce beetle to promote safety and reduce longterm fuel build up in areas severely impacted by spruce beetle to limit the likelihood of a catastrophic wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48086
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
07/2016
Description: Reconstruction of Cunningham Ditch will consist of relocating the ditch's head gate, reestablishing flow through a
slightly altered ditch location, piping through spots to allow continuous flow and cleaning and clearing existing
ditch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44841
Location:
Divide Salvage
Expected:06/2016
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Saguache. LEGAL - Section 12, Township
44 North, Range 2 East, and Section 7, Township 44 North, Range 3 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian,
Saguache County, Colorado. Project is located along Forest Road 787 just north of the Continental Divide
approximately 34 air miles south of Gunnison, Colorado.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Henkel Trust - Access Road
(from CR 763)
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2016
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - A tract of land adjoining
the Kimberly Placer, U.S. Mineral Survey No. 8170 A.M. and being also within the W1/2 of
Section 16, Township 50 North, Range 4 East, N.M.P.M., Gunnison County, Colorado. W1/2 Section 16, T50N,
R4E, N.M.P.M., Gunnison County, Colorado.
Drew Stroberg
06/2016
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 03/08/2016
970-642-4445
- Vegetation management
dstroberg@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: Removal of dead and dying Engelmann Spruce trees killed by Spruce beetle to promote safety and reduce longterm fuel build up in areas severely impacted by spruce beetle to limit the likelihood of a catastrophic wildfire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48085
Location:
Iron Fen Restoration / Kebler
Pass Road Repair
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Hinsdale. LEGAL - Sections 16, 21, 22, 23,
and 35, Township 43 North, Range 3 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Hinsdale County, Colorado. Project is
located near State Highway 149 approximately eight miles southeast of Lake City, Colorado.
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/12/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:07/2016
08/2016
Beth Anderson
970-874-6656
bethaanderson@fs.fed.
us
Description: This project will work to restore the ground-water and surface flow hydrology and native vegetation of a portion of
the Mt. Emmons Iron Fen that has been impaired by reopening and extending a ditch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48440
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Application for access to private land over existing driveway connecting to CR 763.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48726
Location:
Highway 149 South Salvage
Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 of Sec 6
T14S R86W, 6thPM. The project is located on the Gunnison Ranger District in Gunnsion County, Colorado. The
site is 4 miles above the town of Crested Butte on Kebler Pass Road.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Jobe Road Easement
Reissuance
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2016
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N. R4E. NMPM N
1/2 SE 1/4 Cumberland Pass, CO Quad. Near Cumberland Pass.
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/17/2016
Expected:05/2016
07/2016
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SE 1/4 Sec 26, T51N,
R4E, NMPM. Approximately 2 miles north of Pitkin off NFSR 766.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Various locations in
Gunnison County, CO. Mt Emmons Vicinity.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/16/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize use of an existing roadway on National Forest System lands for access to ranch facilities on private
lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47419
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
John Murphy
719-852-6221
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
Description: Gather baseline hydro-geologic information sufficient to develop and run groundwater modelling.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45550
Location:
Mt. Emmons Mining Company
Road Special Use Permit
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to authorize use of an existing road for access to private land and for the
installation of a gate.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46621
Location:
Mt. Emmons Groundwater and
Associated Data Investigation
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue expired Private Road Easement to Hutch Jobe, son of prior easement holder John Jobe.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48075
Location:
Morgan Special Use Permit
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sixth Principal Meridian,
Colorado, T. 15 S., R. 85 W., sec. 21. Existing road between the upper and lower portions of the Alkali Creek
Ranch, approximately 10 miles north of Gunnison.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
North Butte Allotment Fence
Construction
- Grazing management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/30/2015
Expected:06/2016
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
07/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 19, T13S, R85W.
Roughly 25 miles north of Gunnison, CO directly to the east of Crested Butte.
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/09/2016
Expected:06/2016
08/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: New construction of 6,655 Ln. Ft. of underground electric distribution cable within existing flow lanes of NFSR 888.
Cable area will be 10 Ft. in width, buried to a depth of 24-36 inches. Cable will be open trenched and/or plowed
into place.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48728
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sec 6, T50N, R4E.
Approximately 30 miles northeast of Gunnison, Colorado.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Pat Medina
970-641-0471
pmedina@fs.fed.us
Description: The addition of a 31 acre unit to a previous Ohio City - Pitkin Fuels Reduction analysis--creating a fuel break.
Treatment of the unit will include: thin ladder fuels below 6 ft., remove trees under 8 in. in diameter, and pile/burn
all cut material.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48917
Location:
PSC of Colorado - NFSR 888
Daniel Perez
970-641-0471 x4410
dlperez@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action entails constructing 0.85 miles of fence within the North Butte Allotment, tentatively during the
summer of 2016. The fence will be a laydown structure in conjunction with following wildlife friendly specifications.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48378
Location:
Ohio City - Pitkin Fuels
Reduction
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Section 34, T50N, R5E,
NMPM to two private residences in Section 3 and 4, T49N, R5E, NMPM. NFSR 888 extending from Section 34,
T50N, R5E, NMPM to two private residences in Section 3 and 4, T49N, R5E, NMPM.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Pearson (Dennis) - Existing
Road NFSR 764
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2016
Expected:08/2016
09/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T15S, R82W, sections 3
and 4. T15S, R82W, sections 3 and 4.
- Recreation management
- Road management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/10/2015
Expected:02/2017
06/2017
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T 50 N, R 4 and 5 E and
T 49 N, R 3 E, NMPM. Pitkin Colorado Area.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - NE1/4, SW1/4 Sec 26,
T50N, R5E, NMPM. Approximately 1 mile NE of Whitepine.
- Special use management
Cancelled
CE
*UPDATED*
N/A
N/A
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit for the operation and maintenance of pipeline approximately 1,300 feet in
length.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46623
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissuance of a Special Use Permit authorizing a spring development and approximately 453 feet of water
transmission line. The waterline delivers domestic water to the permittee's private property along Tomichi Creek
near Whitepine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46627
Location:
Pristine Point, Inc. Special Use
Permit Reissuance
John Murphy
719-852-6221
jrmurphy@fs.fed.us
Description: Pitkin Trail Advocates have submitted a proposal to revisit 2010 Gunnison Basin Federal Lands Travel
Management decision regarding specific routes near Pitkin, Colorado.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47149
Location:
Porter Special Use Permit
Reissuance
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
Description: Application for access over existing two-track road. NFSR 764.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48725
Location:
Pitkin Travel Proposal
Project Contact
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - SW1/4 Sec 22, T13S,
R86W, 6th PM. Approximately 3 miles NW of Crested Butte.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Gunnison Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
Emily Peters
Reissuing 10 Year Special Use - Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
Outfitter / Guide Priority Permits - Special use management
970-641-0471
Scoping Start 02/04/2016
epeters@fs.fed.us
CE
Description:
Adventure Experiences Inc; Gunnison Country Guide Services; JKM Enterprises; Quarter Circle Circle Ranch;
*NEW LISTING*
Quaking Aspen Outfitters; The Roberts Corporation (Harmels Ranch Resort); Mineral Mountain Guide and
Outfitters; and Pierce Brothers Outfitters
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48715
Location:
Tri State Skito - Crested Butte
Permit
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache. LEGAL Not Applicable. Gunnison Ranger District.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/05/2013
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Description: Re-issue permit for existing HS KV transmission line
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42492
Location:
UNIT - Gunnison Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T51N R1E Sec 20, 21,
29, 30 and 31. Crested Butte.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Priest Lake Improvement
Project
Bennie South
970-641-0471
bsouth@fs.fed.us
- Recreation management
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
N/A
EA
N/A
Matthew Dare
970-874-6651
mdare@fs.fed.us
Description: Priest Lake Dam Reconstruction
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31809
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T41N R9W Sec. 8
NE1/4. Located approximately 15 miles south of Telluride, CO along Forest Service Road # 628.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
more than one District)
Swamp Canyon Road Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Norwood Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in
On Hold
Project Contact
N/A
Dee Closson
970-327-4261 X4341
daclosson@fs.fed.us
N/A
CE
Description: Issue Special Use road permit for motorized access on an exiting road and trail in Swamp Canyon
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38510
Location:
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - NMPM, T.42N., R.9W.,
Sec. 36/T.41N., R.9W., Sec.1. Swamp Canyon road south of the Town of Ophir.
Katherine Peckham
970-327-4261
kpeckham@fs.fed.us
Telluride Snowmobile
Adventures Base Camp
Proposal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Proposal by Telluride Snowmobile Adventures, an existing Forest Service Outfitter-Guide, to move his
snowmobile base camp to a location on NFS lands immediately north of the FSR 632/Hwy 145 intersection.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48755
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/17/2016
Expected:03/2016
UNIT - Norwood Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Miguel. LEGAL - T42N R9W Section 20.
North of the intersection FSR 632 and Hwy 145.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Bureau of Reclamation Weather - Special use management
Station permit re-issuance
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
04/2016
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue permit for 4 existing weather stations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37824
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
08/2016
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cutler Ck,
Ironton Park, Governor Basin, WFK and EFK Dallas Ck.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
City of Ouray Domestic Water
Supply Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek
area, southwest of Ouray.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2016
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use road permit to a road users association for use of closed NFSR 536.2A to access private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48499
Location:
FLPMA Road
Easements/Permits
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Amend existing special use permit for City's Domestic Water System in Canyon Creek to remove facilities no
longer in existence and to add new facilities
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40669
Location:
East Fork Spring Creek Private
Road Permit
Project Contact
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T46N R10W Sec 5 & 8,
NMPM, East Fork Spring Creek. Ease Fork Spring Creek.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Authorize access to private inholdings on the Uncompahgre National Forest. Strole-existing Trail # 149 provides
historic access to private land on the Uncompahgre Plateau.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34540
Location:
High Mesa Trail
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Montrose. LEGAL - Sec13, T47N, R12W.
Montrose County.
- Recreation management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Kris Wist
970-240-5414
kwist@fs.fed.us
Description: Conversion of FS Administrative Rd. 869 to ATV Trail. Proposed trail would end at intersection of FS Trail 225.
Seasonal closure restrictions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38587
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - T46N, R6W, sec. 14, 23,
24. High Mesa.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Keystone Portfolio Mgmt.
Forest Road Permit
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/15/2012
Expected:05/2016
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2016
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Forest Road Permit for us and maintenance of Blowout Road NFSR 871.2b over NFS land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40668
Location:
Manzo Private Road Easement
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Blowout Road north of Ouray.
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T47N, R10W, Sec 32. Ouray
County.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/01/2015
Expected:04/2016
06/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue private road easement for existing two track road to private inholding off Spring Creek Rim Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44044
Location:
Miners Creek Inactive Mine
Safety Closure Prjoect
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Install grate, backfill or PUF on open shafts; install grate, bulkhead or backfill open adits. Up to 23 closures.
Location is Mineral Point area, San Juan County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47332
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - San Juan. LEGAL - T. 43 N., R. 7 W., sections
26 and 27, N.M.P.M. Mineral Point area, San Juan County.
Owl Creek Gravel Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 11/15/2012
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop a pit development plan to expand existing gravel pit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40664
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Owl Creek Pass Road #858
approximately 1.5 miles east of forest boundary.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Reissue expiring permit for
spring development - Peck
- Special use management
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit to replace an expiring permit for spring development located east of US Highway 550,
north of Ouray.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45993
Location:
Sky Rocket Creek Small Tracts
Act (STA)
Project Contact
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 12, T 44 N., R 8 W. See
project area map.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Convey to City of Ouray mineral fractions at Sky Rocket Creek and adjacent to city property near the City
Hotsprings Pool.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40674
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. Adjacent to east boundary of City of
Ouray near Hotsprings Pool.
Skyrocket Creek Diversion SUP - Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue Special Use Permit to City of Ouray for Skyrocket Creek diversion structure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44043
Location:
Source Gas Special Use Permit
Re-issuance.
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - T44N, R7W, Sec 30, NMPM.
Ouray County.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/30/2014
CE
*UPDATED*
04/2016
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue existing permit to new owner for 528 ft. long, 4 inch natural gas distribution pipeline located within Oak
Creek Rd.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43624
Location:
04/01/2016 04:07 am MT
Expected:04/2016
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Lot 11, Sec 24, T44N, R8W,
NMPM. Oak Creek Road.
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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Project Name
Project Purpose
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
than one District)
Special use permit for spring
development - Clarkson
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Ouray Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/01/2015
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Liz Mauch
970-242-8211
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit to Clarkson for spring and pipeline west of Highway 550, north of Red Mountain Pass.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45995
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Sec. 1, T 42 N., R 8 W.,
NMPM. See Project Area Map.
Liz Mauch
970-240-5405
lmauch@fs.fed.us
Thistledown Property Private
Road Easement transfer and
bridge alignment change
- Special use management
CE
Description: Transfer a private road easement to Rockbiter Corp and amend the easement for a change in bridge alignment
over Canyon Creek. Beginning a possible Small Tracts Act exchange on land the road is located.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40672
Location:
Thistledown Small Tracts Act
Land Exchange
- Land ownership management
- Land acquisition
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/07/2016
Expected:08/2016
08/2016
John Almy
970-874-6644
jmalmy@fs.fed.us
Description: Rockbiter Corporation has made an application to exchange lands with the United States Forest Service under the
authority of the Small Tracts Act. The exchange contains approximately 25 acres of National Forest for 125 acres
of private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47785
Location:
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Federal parcels: Sec. 12 and
13, T. 43 N., R. 8 W., NMPM; Non-federal; Sec. 13 and 24, T. 43 N., R. 8 W. and Sec. 18 and 19, T. 43N., R. 7W.;
NMPM. Federal parcels: Sec. 12 and 13, T. 43 N., R. 8 W., NMPM; Non-federal parcels: Sec. 13 and 24, T. 43 N.,
R. 8 W. and Sec. 18 and 19, T. 43N., R. 7W. NMPM.
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than one District)
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N/A
N/A
UNIT - Ouray Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Ouray. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon Creek
Road, southwest of Ouray.
EA
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On Hold
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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than one District)
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DOCUMENT
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
CE
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Dennis Garrison
970-527-4131 x4259
dgarrison@fs.fed.us
Description: The Paonia Ranger proposes to implement a set of cavity-nesting bird habitat improvement projects including
"bluebird boxes" and creation of cavities in heart-rot aspen)on National Forest System Lands in the Black Mesa
and Muddy Creek areas.
Location:
Federal Coal Lease
Modifications COC-1362 &
COC-67232
Project Contact
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Black Mesa and Muddy Creek.
- Minerals and Geology
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
04/25/2012
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 05/2016
Expected:08/2016
Actual: 08/02/2012
11/08/2011
09/2016
Niccole Mortenson
406-329-3163
nmortenson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is considering consenting to BLM modifying ArkLand¿s existing federal coal leases COC-1362
and COC-67232 by adding 1,722 cumulative acres to them.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32459
Location:
Paonia Cavity-nesting Bird
Habitat Enhancement 2016
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison. LEGAL - Sections 10, 11, 13, 14,
22, 23 of T.14S., R. 90W., 6th PM. Coal in the existing leases is mined by Mountain Coal Company (MCC) from
their West Elk Mine near Somerset in Gunnison County, Colorado.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
05/2016
Dennis Garrison
970-527-4131 x4259
dgarrison@fs.fed.us
Description: The Paonia Ranger proposes to implement a set of cavity-nesting bird habitat improvement projects including
"bluebird boxes" and creation of cavities in heart-rot aspen)on National Forest System Lands in the Black Mesa
and Muddy Creek areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48462
Location:
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Actual: 02/03/2016
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Black Mesa and Muddy Creek.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
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than one District)
Rulemaking for Colorado
Roadless Areas - Supplemental
EIS
- Regulations, Directives,
Orders
- Land management planning
- Minerals and Geology
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Paonia Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
04/07/2015
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 04/2016
Expected:06/2016
Project Contact
R2 - Rocky Mountain Region
06/2016
Kenneth Tu
303-275-5156
CRR_Admin@fs.fed.us
Description: Rulemaking to reinstate the North Fork Coal Mining Area exception into the Colorado Roadless Rule which will
allow temporary road construction for coal exploration and coal-related surface activities within the North Fork
Coal Mining Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/roadmain/roadless/coloradoroadlessrules
Location:
Special Use
Permits/Reissuance
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Gunnison County, Colorado.
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2004
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
Albert Borkowski
970-527-4131
aborkowski@fs.fed.us
Description: No physical changes: Crawford Mesa Water Assoc., Danielson and Spears, Mad Dog Ranch, Cisler, Carter, DMJ
Marcellina, Berry, West Beckwith Domestic Water
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=9296
Location:
UNIT - Paonia Ranger District. STATE - Colorado. COUNTY - Delta, Gunnison, Montrose. LEGAL - Within
Paonia Ranger District. Separate decisions. Ongoing. Analysis in progress. CE. Delta, Gunnison and Montrose
Counties.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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